Which of the Following Comments by a Supervisor During an Appraisal

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comments by a supervisor during an appraisal interview illustrates the development function of performance appraisal?

• A) Unless you are able to meet your quota next quarter, you will be terminated.
• B) How can I support your sales efforts better in the coming year?
• C) I am going to pair you with Alex for a month so that you can learn his technique in closing sales.
• D) Next year the dollar amount of contracts you must sell for an acceptable rating will be increased 10%.

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